No, Mea, I have never heard of "London Colours" but after 35 years they are still so vibrant which goes to show that W & N have quality paints. I love them. Thanks for experimenting and confirming my thoughts on their products.

Patricia

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PatriciaBlessed are those who give without remembering and blessed are those who receive without forgetting - anonymous

Yes, it seems that age and the drying process have not harmed these colors. A few were still fluid, so I got to see how thick and creamy rich they were coming out of the tube. I shall have to post a photo of the crude little palette I made. So happy I did not throw them out when I found them to be dried out.

Oh my, banish the thought! A couple of tubes I brought back from Canada a few years back were from some of the gear I've had since purchasing them well... let's just say it was a while ago! My vine charcoal sticks I bought when I was 10, I recently discovered a small package I had brought back with me that contained a small set of Conte sticks which I bought when I was 12, and two tubes of w/c paint that were of the same era. I have used up all of the w/c and some of them I used in Dennis' early lessons. No degradation in colour at all.

I am quite excited over finding the Conte to use for sketching for my pastels. So take note everyone, as with people, there are some art products that may be old, but can be rejuvenated with a little rubbing or a good soaking! Both of which I enjoy immensely!

Sorry, got a bit off topic there! The colours in your trees are wonderfully bright, and I think well painted. I wouldn't hesitate to use them.